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Secretary backs Nick Adams' nomination as ambassador to Malaysia; Senate confirmation pending
Summary
Asked about the president's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Malaysia, the secretary said he supports the nomination and looks forward to Senate confirmation.
When asked about the president's nomination of Nick Adams to be ambassador to Malaysia, the unnamed U.S. secretary said he supports the nomination and noted the candidate went through the presidential personnel process.
"I support the nomination. He went through our process of, presidential personnel office. We look forward to the senate confirming him so he can get here and and be a part of our team," the secretary said.
Why it matters: The ambassador to Malaysia is a senior diplomatic post in the Indo-Pacific; the secretary's public support signals administration backing as the nomination proceeds to the Senate.
Details from the session: A reporter described Adams as a social-media personality and asked why he was the right person for the role; the secretary deferred to the president's nomination authority and personnel vetting process but expressed support for the nominee.
Ending: The secretary said he looks forward to the Senate confirmation process and did not provide further details about timing or the nominee's planned priorities.
